Things To Do

Alpacas of Somerset Farm

We are going to talk to them about a time we could tour the farm.

Charles B. Mitchell Vineyards

Just next door!

Consumnes River Happy Valley

Swimming holes also in the Consumnes River that kids love. There are also a number of great rock formations and places for jumping. PHOTO , PHOTO To get here from Pleasant Valley, go south on Mt. Aukum Rd. about 2.0 mi then, in the middle of a big sweeping right turn in the road, make a left onto Happy Valley Cutoff Rd and wind your way down to the 1st bridge (1/2 mile) or 2nd bridge (3/4 mile). Park on either side of the river within 100-200 yds of the 1st bridge or before the 2nd bridge (but NOT after or south of the 2nd bridge, to avoid private property and to respect nearby neighbors. There have been complaints from neighbors here). Walk down the hill (20-50 yds) to one of the many semi-private swimming holes.

Black Chasm Cavern National Natural Landmark

Solid Ground Brewing

El Dorado Brewing Company

Amador Brewing Company

Indian Grinding Rock

Jeff Runquist Wines

Renwood Winery

Cooper Vineyards

Preston Castle

Turley Wine Cellars-Amador Tasting Room

Big Crush Harvest Festival

Saturday, October 6th and 7th, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. you’re invited to see the Crush in full swing. Your ticket includes scenes of teeming vineyards, trudging tractors, and bustling crush pads accompanied by incomparable Amador Wine Country hospitality! Creative food & wine pairings, a variety of live music, and harvest activities are presented by warm & friendly family wineries across the county.

Consumnes River Twin Bridges

This swimming hole is less than 20 yards from the road. It has a couple of small rope swings. A trail runs down the left side of the river to some additional holes and jumping spots (just past the second bridge). There are also some interesting rock formations here and a great jumping rock. PHOTO , PHOTO , PHOTO , PHOTO , PHOTO , PHOTO. To get here, continue south on Mt. Aukum Rd. (County RT 116) to Somerset. Then keep going south on Mt. Aukum for about another 1.5 mi until you cross the Cosumnes River. Drive across the bridge and find the parking area on the east (left) side of the road behind the guard rail. (Note: Many people park on the next road (Paradise Rd). That is a no no. You have to cross private property to get to the swimming hole and there are signs posted telling you not to do this.)